Financial Aid

FAFSA will be available for filing in early December 2024 

Financial Aid Information Night, Thursday November 7, 6-7:30pm.  This will be a zoom event. Parents and students are welcome to join us at BAHS to watch the zoom meeting in the Library or may join from the comfort of home. Zoom link: Financial Aid Night Zoom Link

*The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) is offering multiple Virtual FAFSA Help Sessions for Seniors & their Parents

FAFSA on the web worksheet - This worksheet is filled out ahead of time to make online entering of information simpler.

Understanding financial aid.  What is federal student aid? Who qualifies? How do you apply? Get an early start on the financial aid process by learning the basics now. 

1. Get organized!

To simplify the application process, gather required documents and other information ahead of time.

2. Fill out the application!

The FAFSA has seven steps that ask about you, your financial information, your school plans, and more.

3. View your results online!

You can check the status of your application, make corrections to a processed FAFSA, and get other information.

Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) has created a YouTube playlist with various financial topics, including: Filing the FAFSA, Paying for College, Student Loans, etc.  Connect to Playlists HERE

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE®

The above link will provide you with online assistance in completing the PROFILE.  You may access the student guide to the PROFILE and a list of  college and universities that accept this form.

How much will school cost?  What do I need to save?  How much aid will I need?  

Try a Financial Aid Calculator

www.finaid.org/calculators/ - financial aid calculator